Hydrolic Steering Frozen- Mercury 115 Outboard on 18 FT Searay

[JimU]

Boat Steering System Frozen:

Many years of fresh water boating. Boat was in salt water at the end of last season. I pull it out of storage and the steering is frozen. HELP!

[Bond-o]

Ayuh,... Pull it apart, 'n clean the corrosion outa the motor's tilt tube...

[JimU]

Boat Steering System Frozen:

Many years of fresh water boating. Boat was in salt water at the end of last season. I pull it out of storage and the steering is frozen. HELP!

Hurray.... I read on.... The last winter my mechanic had lubed the helm control.......... It is not hydrolic.... just with pressure I had grease and oil dripping..... I hit the steering rod...(I hope that is the right name) lubed it with 10W30 and used a block of wood at the end and taped it with a hammer while someone assisted by turning the wheel at the helm.... YAY! it is free and working like new.... 10W30 is now permenantely on the boat where ever it travels. Your posts and other threads helped me alot and it is greatly appreciated.